*Carvings Made-to-Order!

See something you like but it is out of stock? Or that bear would be perfect if it were bigger? Let's talk about it!

Steps to Commissioning a Chainsaw Carving

1) Complete the commission inquiry form. This will help you convey the size, subject, features, and other important details that you wish to see.

2) We work together over email, phone, and/or text to come to an agreement over the details.

3) I will email you:

      a. The commission contract which will outline all the details we discussed

      b. An invoice for deposit of 50% of the agreed price  

4) You email back with written agreement to the contract and pay the deposit. In order to secure the time in my schedule and stay on track for the completion date, your written acceptance and deposit must be received within 5 days.

5) I work on your piece! You will receive one progress report when the piece is completed but not yet sealed.

6) I seal the carving with UV/water protectant and dry for a week (or longer depending on humidity).

7) You get an invoice for the remaining 50% and shipping fee.

8) The carving is shipped to you!

Ready to talk? Start by answering the questions on this inquiry form.

For reference:

CARVING CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Protect Your Home's Surfaces

Your piece of art is made from cedar. Cedar will stain surfaces as tannins leach out. Be sure to place a plastic/non-permeable barrier, such as a plant coaster, between the art and the surface it's placed on.

Natural Cracking and Best Environmental Conditions

Cracks (called “checks”) in wood logs are natural and a part of the charm and aesthetic of chainsaw carving art. Wood naturally loses and gains moisture from the air—as a wood log dries it will always relieve stress by developing cracks. Your carving will develop natural cracks on one or more sides; the intentional relief cut will encourage the wood, but not guarantee it, to flex the most on the backside of the piece.

To slow cracks, it will be best for your carving to be in a place that stays cool, not too dry, out of direct sunlight, and off of bare ground. Outdoors will be a better choice, while indoors will be much warmer and drier.

Protect Your Carving with an Annual Coat of Sealer

All carvings are protected for indoor or outdoor display by being sealed with 2-3 coats of sealer. To maintain weather protection and shine, especially outdoors, add a new coat of seal annually in spring/summer.

Carvings are sealed with one of the following:

*Clear gloss finish: Minwax Helmsman oil-based spar urethane

*Semi-gloss finish: Minwax Helmsman oil-based spar urethane

*Satin finish: Minwax Helmsman oil-based spar urethane

*Flat finish: Cabot Australian Timber Oil in Natural

Please reach out with any questions. Thank you!